There was an error, please provide a valid email address. A Canadian soldier killed in a live-fire training exercise at the Wainwright military base Friday night has been identified as a 29-year-old man from New Westminster, B.C. The Department of National Defence offered more details Sunday following next of kin notification, saying that 29-year-old Cpl. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, {* backButton *} © 2020 Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Coordinates: 52°49′27″N 110°53′12″W / 52.82417°N 110.88667°W / 52.82417; -110.88667 (CFB Wainwright). We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. A Canadian soldier killed in a live-fire training exercise at the Wainwright military base Friday night has been identified as a 29-year-old man from New Westminster, B.C. [4], Canada Flight Supplement. Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, commonly referred to as CFB Wainwright is a Canadian Forces Base located in Denwood, Alberta, adjacent to the town of Wainwright. Edmonton, Alberta. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Wainwright's infrastructure expanded significantly during the Korean War as buildings were constructed to house and train soldiers in three Canadian Army battalions, as well as units that would form British Commonwealth Forces Korea such as the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade.[3]. The soldier was then transported by air to a hospital in Edmonton, where they died Saturday morning. {* traditionalSignIn_emailAddress *} A Canadian Armed Forces soldier was killed in a live-fire training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Friday night. Defence cuts following the end of the Cold War during the 1990s resulted in the closure of CFB Calgary and consolidation of units at CFB Edmonton. During the 16 months the POW Camp was in full operation, only two prisoners made a successful escape, although they were recaptured just over a month later, but not until they had reached Gary, Indiana. The Canadian Armed Forces will be there to support the family during this difficult time,” the Canadian Department of National Defence said in a news release Saturday afternoon. As you mourn this tragic loss, know that we are here for you. He was training with the Edmonton-based 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. In 1983, CFB Wainwright consisted of the training facilities, the 742 Communication Detachment and a British Army liaison detachment. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Enter your email address to get a new one. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. In a release, the military said the soldier sustained a gunshot wound during a live-fire training exercise on Friday night around 10 p.m. Know that we are mourning with you and are here to support you during this difficult time. The Department of National Defence offered more details Sunday following next of kin notification, saying that 29-year-old Cpl. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “Our hearts go out to their loved ones and Canadian Forces colleagues,” he wrote. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our fallen soldier,” read the Canadian Army release. Cpl. The 583 km (225 sq mi) Buffalo National Park was closed in 1940 and the property leased by the Government of Alberta to the Department of National Defence (DND) for the creation of an ammunition storage facility as well as an army training camp. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg, {* backButton *} The @CanadianForces have started a thorough investigation. ASU Wainwright, as the facility is also called, has 690 military personnel and 300 civilian workers. In 1983, CFB Wainwright consisted of the training facilities, the 742 Communication Detachment and a British Army liaison detachment. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Wainwright also offered administrative support services for 1 Canadian Brigade Group units. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. tap here to see other videos from our team. [3] The base also includes Wainwright/Wainwright (Field 21) Airport (52°49′50″N 111°06′02″W / 52.83056°N 111.10056°W / 52.83056; -111.10056 (Wainwright/Wainwright (Field 21) Airport)) located 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) west of Wainwright, approximately 7 NM (13 km; 8.1 mi) west of CFB Wainright, with a 7,349 ft (2,240 m) asphalt runway. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. {* traditionalSignIn_emailAddress *} The next issue of Edmonton Journal Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Since 1942, 140 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Cayuga has operated on CFB Wainwright. Know that we are mourning with you and are here to support you during this difficult time. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email.